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writes:My now ex, isnt with me anymore because since he came back from the war he seems to be way distant than normal. Ive tried to be there for him but he always tells me hes all alone and no one understands him. We were always getting into arguments just about everyday and I didnt know what to do. I think he has signs of PTSD. One day he told me he wanted to end it all(his life). He lives in florida and I live in maryland so the only thing I thought of was to call his command to tell him I was concerned about him and something needed to be done. Well he was on suicide watch, he told me because his command was involved he wanted nothing to do with me...Im so lost because I love him and want him to be safe and sane, now he hates me so what do I do about this? Reply to this Question
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reader, GrimmReality +, writes (23 July 2009):
 I am very sorry for your quandry. I think you actually did him a favor by inquiring about it to his command. I am sure there are tons of cases of PTSD that go unreported because of the ever present stigma that goes with it. Sometimes the soldier involved is given treatment, and sometimes that are taken off active duty.
But if I was serving in the front lines, I would not want to be next to someone who is suffering from undiagnosed PTSD, for a soldier like that can be dangerous to himself, and his comrades.
Be that as it may, even though you say he hates you now, I think if he gets treatment where he is at, eventually he will thank you for possibly saving his life.
I know it is a very small concilation, but I think you did the right thing, and eventually he will too. He will need to get that treatment in order to begin to recover. I think the best thing you can do for now is to inquire about him from a distance and hope he gets the help he needs.
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